An in situ digital synthesis strategy for the discovery and description of ocean life
Burns, J.A.; Becker, K.P.; Casagrande, D.; Daniels, J.; Roberts, P.; Orenstein, E.; Vogt, D.M.; Teoh, Z.E.; Wood, R.; Yin, A.H.; Genot, B.; Gruber, D.F.; Katija, K.; Wood, R.J.; Phillips, B.T. (2024). An in situ digital synthesis strategy for the discovery and description of ocean life. Advanced Science 10(3): eadj4960. https://dx.doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adj4960
In: Advanced Science. Wiley: Hoboken. e-ISSN 2198-3844, more
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| Authors | | Top |
- Burns, J.A.
- Becker, K.P.
- Casagrande, D.
- Daniels, J.
- Roberts, P.
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- Orenstein, E.
- Vogt, D.M.
- Teoh, Z.E.
- Wood, R.
- Yin, A.H.
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- Genot, B.
- Gruber, D.F.
- Katija, K.
- Wood, R.J.
- Phillips, B.T.
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| Abstract |
Revolutionary advancements in underwater imaging, robotics, and genomic sequencing have reshaped marine exploration. We present and demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach that uses emerging quantitative imaging technologies, an innovative robotic encapsulation system with in situ RNA preservation and next-generation genomic sequencing to gain comprehensive biological, biophysical, and genomic data from deep-sea organisms. The synthesis of these data provides rich morphological and genetic information for species description, surpassing traditional passive observation methods and preserved specimens, particularly for gelatinous zooplankton. Our approach enhances our ability to study delicate mid-water animals, improving research in the world’s oceans. |
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